Word
chilled
US/ˈtʃɪɫd/
UK/tʃˈɪld/
Definitions
01cold
B1 · Intermediate Cooking
adj. made cold, usually in a fridge, but not frozen.
adj. moderately cold; specifically food or drink that has been refrigerated to a temperature just above freezing.
“The waiter brought us a bottle of chilled white wine.”
“For the best flavour, the gazpacho should be served thoroughly chilled in bowls that have been kept in the refrigerator.”
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02relaxed
B1 · Intermediate Informal
adj. very relaxed and not worried about anything.
adj. characterised by a relaxed, easy-going attitude or atmosphere. Informal in register.
“We had a very chilled Sunday just watching movies and eating pizza.”
“Despite the high-pressure environment of the fashion show, the lead designer remained remarkably chilled throughout the final rehearsals.”
03frightened
B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary
adj. feeling a sudden coldness because you are very scared.
adj. affected by a sudden sensation of cold caused by fear, dread, or a sense of the supernatural.
“She felt chilled to the bone after hearing the ghost story.”
“The witness was chilled by the defendant's lack of remorse, describing the experience as a cold weight in her chest.”
Etymology
From Middle English chilled, chylled, equivalent to chill + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
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- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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